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106 MARCH 2016
T E CHNOLOG Y
Synthetics – a new
era in lubrication
LUBRICATION is a key element for efficient machinery
operation. It is a specific part of a complex process where
every element is designed to reduce frictional costs while
achieving the best results.
Based on experience and the latest trends in the field of
friction, polymer-based lubricants have been developed
that address operator health, outstanding performance and
economy of production.
The market is being driven by ecological concerns to
minimise the impact of products used in the industry. Mineral
oil products are no longer the future and clean alternative
products are being developed.
BBLubricants sro produces and manufactures polymer-
based lubricants to meet the latest demand and trends of
environmental and clean production.
Products are designed for a wide range of metalworking
operations: tube bending, deep drawing, stamping, punching
and metalforming. It produces three phases of lube: liquid
(CORE), gel (NIROL) and paste (MEDELAN).
According to the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication
Engineers, from ⅓ to ½ of power production is consumed by
friction. Not only does friction cause power loss in the form of
heat, studies show that this coefficient has a major impact on
pitting and micro-pitting on the material surface. By cutting
friction coefficient in half, the micro-pitting load capacity could
be increased 1.7 times. Therefore, lower pitting has a direct
relation to tool life and drag on material.
The Reichert test is performed at The Institute of Chemical
Technology in Prague, where mineral oil was tested against
the BBL CORE liquid product, and this confirmed the
synthetic lubrication qualities. This test shows 133 per cent
better performance.
The chemical structure of synthetic fluids is designed to
maintain lubricating stability over a range of temperatures.
Compared to petroleum, synthetics survive higher
temperatures, last longer and are not likely to form carbon
deposits, which create drag and wear. Mineral oil is for
general–purpose use in numerous industries and has served
its purpose very well, but in lowering friction synthetics can
make much work due to the similar molecule size. Whereas
conventional oils contain molecules of varying sizes, the
molecular structures in synthetics are consistent in mass and
shape. This uniformity means those molecules create less
friction as they collide, and less friction means less heat.
Synthetics succeed in molecule composition to give
the performance benefits and the payback required. The
structure of BBL synthetic lubricant gives higher film strength
than petroleum. The key goal when developing synthetic
BBLubricants is easy clean-up and reduced extra clean-up
costs while keeping performance in metal-forming processes
of all kinds. The synthetic products keep the lowest possible
coefficient of friction, thermo-oxidation stability and are water
removable.
BBLubricants – Czech Republic
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Pipe handling system
THE energy industry consumes an enormous amount of
tubular products. Given the strict quality standards, new and
used pipes must be thoroughly tested before being used in the
field. In the ‘full body phased array ultrasonic’ testing method,
several testing attributes are performed at one time, requiring a
handling system and integrated controls to effectively position
and test a wide range of pipe sizes.
Haven Manufacturing has expanded its material handling
and systems control knowledge into the oil and gas pipe testing
market. In cooperation with ultrasonic electronics producers,
Haven has designed a gantry and rail system that will support
a full body phased array ultrasonic system. The capacity of this
system is from 2.5" to 20" diameter, and up to 48ft length.
The sequence of operation begins with measuring the length
of each pipe, to determine the end-of-pipe location. A walking
beam transfer device then positions the pipe in the test station,
while simultaneously removing a tested pipe to an exit table or
conveyor.
In the testing station, the pipe is rotated at a controlled rpm
to match the specified linear speed of the ultrasonic tester
carriage. The combination of rotation and carriage linear speed
creates the desired test helix pattern for a given pipe diameter
and wall thickness.
Haven Manufacturing – USA
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